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(A) Public utility exemptions. The provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall not be exercised to impose regulations on any of the following:
1. The type or location of any underground installations, poles, towers, wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals or other similar distributing equipment of a public utility as defined in the Public Utilities Act, if the public utility is subject to the Messages Tax Act, the Gas Revenue Tax Act or the Public Utilities Revenue Act, or if such facilities or equipment are located in any rights-of-way and are used for railroad purposes; or
2. Uses, buildings, or structures of a public utility as defined in the Public Utilities Act.
(B) FERC-regulated pipeline exemptions. Pipelines subject to regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and above-ground equipment associated with such pipelines are permitted in all zoning districts and are exempt from compliance with minimum lot area, lot width and setback regulations. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)
This Zoning Ordinance is adopted for the purposes of:
(A) To protect the public health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the citizens of the Village;
(B) To protect the stability of the residential and business areas within the Village and to promote the orderly and beneficial development of such areas;
(C) To conserve the values of property throughout the Village;
(D) To provide adequate light, air, privacy and convenience of access to property;
(E) To regulate the intensity of use of lot areas, and to determine the area of open space surrounding buildings which is necessary to provide adequate light and air, and to protect the public health;
(F) To divide the Village into districts of such number, shape, area and of such different classes, according to the use of land and buildings, the height and bulk of buildings, the intensity of use, and the area of open spaces;
(G) To establish building lines and the location of buildings designed for residential and business or other uses within such areas;
(H) To prohibit locations and use of buildings or structures and uses of land that are incompatible with the type of development for specified districts of the Village;
(I) To prevent additions and alterations to or remodeling of existing buildings or structures in such a way as to avoid the restrictions and limitations lawfully imposed hereunder;
(J) To protect against fire, explosion, noxious fumes and other dangers;
(K) To limit congestion in the public streets and to protect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare by providing for the off-street parking of motor vehicles and the loading and unloading of commercial vehicles;
(L) To fix reasonable standards to which buildings and structures shall conform;
(M) To conserve the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the Village;
(N) To lessen the hazard to persons and damage to property resulting from the accumulation or runoff of storm or flood waters;
(O) To facilitate and insure the preservation of sites, areas and structures of historical, architectural and aesthetic importance;
(P) To provide for the gradual elimination of nonconforming uses of land, buildings and structures which are adversely affecting the character and value of existing or desirable development in each district;
(Q) To define the limits, powers and duties of administrative officers and bodies as provided herein;
(R) To implement the policies and goals contained in the comprehensive plan and other officially adopted plans of the Village;
(S) To accommodate and promote sustainable building and development practices;
(T) To require provisions for safe and adequate circulation of motor vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians;
(U) To provide for the opportunity to create a variety of housing opportunities and life styles, employment, industrial, commercial enterprises, and recreational opportunities;
(V) To require provisions that promote adequate police and fire protection;
(W) To require provisions for adequate and essential facilities, services, utilities, and facilities necessary for public use. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021; amd. Ord. 2023-5042, 12-18-2023)
(A) The provisions of this Zoning Ordinance are the minimum requirements deemed necessary to carry out the zoning ordinance’s stated purposes.
(B) In addition to the requirements of this Zoning Ordinance, all uses, development, and construction activities must comply with all other applicable ordinances, laws and regulations of the Village.
(C) All references in this Zoning Ordinance to other governmental regulations are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily constitute a complete list of other applicable regulations. These references do not imply responsibility for the Village to enforce regulations imposed by other government authorities. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)
(A) Structures and land shall not be occupied, used, erected, reconstructed, structurally altered, or enlarged, and uses shall not be located, commenced or continued, unless such structure or use complies with all applicable zoning ordinance provisions.
(B) Building permits, certificates of occupancy, or other required permits or licenses, shall not be approved, and permits or licenses shall not be issued by the Village that would authorize the use or change in use of any land or structure contrary to the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, or for the erection, moving, alteration, enlargement or occupancy of any structure designed or intended to be used for a purpose or in a manner contrary to the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
(C) Lots shall not be divided into 2 or more lots unless all lots resulting from the division or sale and all improvements on such lots comply with the lot and building standards of the subject zoning district. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)
(A) Conflict with State or Federal Regulations. If the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance are inconsistent with those of the state or federal government, the more restrictive provision governs, to the extent allowed by law. The more restrictive provision is the one that imposes more stringent controls.
(B) Conflict with Other Village Regulations. If the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance are inconsistent with one another or if they conflict with provisions found in other adopted ordinances or regulations of the Village, the more restrictive provision governs unless otherwise expressly stated. The more restrictive provision is the one that imposes more stringent controls.
1. Provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall not be used in determining classification of construction types, occupancy, or use for the purpose of determining the application of the Village’s adopted building codes.
(C) Conflict with Private Agreements. This Zoning Ordinance is not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, deed restriction or other agreement between private parties. If the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance impose a greater restriction than imposed by an agreement or covenant among private parties, the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance govern. *(Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)
(A) Meanings and Intent. The language of this Zoning Ordinance must be read literally. Regulations are no more or less strict than stated. Words and terms expressly defined in this Zoning Ordinance have the specific meanings assigned unless the context indicates another meaning. General usage terms that are not expressly defined in this Zoning Ordinance have the meaning given in the latest edition of Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary.
(B) Public Officials and Agencies. All employees, public officials, bodies and agencies to which references are made are those of the Village of Lisle unless otherwise expressly stated.
(C) Computation of Time
1. References to “days” are to calendar days unless otherwise expressly stated. References to “business days” are references to regular Village government working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays observed by Village government.
2. The time in which an act is to be completed is computed by excluding the first day and including the last day. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or holiday observed by Village government, that day is excluded.
3. A day concludes at the close of business of Village Hall and any materials received after that time will be considered to have been received the following day.
(D) Tenses and Usage
1. Words used in the singular include the plural. The reverse is also true.
2. Words used in the present tense include the future tense. The reverse is also true.
3. The words “must,” “will,” and “shall” are mandatory.
4. The words “should”, “may” are advisory, not mandatory or required.
5. When used with numbers, “up to x,” “not more than x” and “a maximum of x” all include “x.”
6. The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust company or corporation, as well as an individual.
7. The words “used” and “occupied” include “intended, designed or arranged to be used or occupied.”
(E) Conjunctions. Unless the context otherwise expressly indicates, conjunctions have the following meanings:
1. “and” indicates that all connected items or provisions apply; and
2. “or” indicates that the connected items or provisions may apply singularly or in combination.
(F) Headings and Illustrations. Headings and illustrations are provided for convenience and reference only and do not define or limit the scope of any provision of this Zoning Ordinance. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this Zoning Ordinance and any heading, drawing, table, figure or illustration, the text governs.
(G) Current Versions. All references in this Zoning Ordinance to other Village, state or federal regulations refer to the most current version of those regulations in effect at the time of interpretation.
(H) Lists and Examples. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, lists of items or examples that use “including,” “such as,” or similar terms are intended to provide examples only. They are not to be construed as exhaustive lists of all possibilities. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)
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